How to Write the Common App Essay Prompt #1 (2020)

Join CollegeVine co-founder Vinay Bhaskara as he discusses how to answer the Prompt 1 for the Common App essay. The prompt is: "Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story."

He'll explain what strategies you can use to answer the prompt, as well as what to avoid.

[kilonhusk]

Is it okay to write about financial difficulty i faced during childhood. In prompt 1. Plase help

[atharvamokadam]

hey Vinay same here I am planning to write about aviation too can u help ?

[Esosaaaa]

when you write your essay on the common app do you need to do an MLA format??

[kilonhusk]

Can i write about the financial difficulty my family faced under prompt 1. Please help

[Speedster___]

So you have title being common app essay 2. But it’s prompt 1 so can you clarify that it’s just confusing